It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Chigwell took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Chigwell is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Chigwell are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chigwell you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chigwell may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Chigwell for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.

Completion is due on our sale of a £475,000 flat in Chigwell in 5 days. The management company has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Chigwell?

Chigwell conveyancing on leasehold apartments normally requires the buyer’s lawyer sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer such questions the majority will be content to do so. They are at liberty to invoice a reasonable administration fee for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some transactions it is in excess of £800. The administration charge invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of rights and obligations in respect of administration fees, without which the charge is not strictly payable. In reality one has little option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Chigwell conveyancing firm to assist?

Where there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the LVT to judgment on the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Chigwell residence is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case related to 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 69.26 years.

My sister purchased her house in Chigwell ten years ago. She has since got married, divorced and has recently married again. She now intends to the sell the Chigwell property. I suspect that she will simply be need to supply copies of her marriage papers to the solicitor but she is worried it will frustrate the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the land title documents for the house?

The is no need to update the register as long as you have the proof needed to demonstrate how the name change occurred.

The buyer’s property lawyer will examine the registered entries and need evidence to prove the change of name for instance marriage certificates.